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Here are the candidates for SBLive’s Montana High School Athlete of the Week for Nov. 8-14 as nominated by fans, readers and SBLive’s staff. Read through the nominees and cast your vote at the bottom of the page. Voting will conclude on Sunday at 11:59 p.m and the winner will be announced Monday, Nov. 22. If you would like to nominate an athlete, please email regan@scorebooklive.com or tag us on Twitter or Instagram at @sblivemt.

THIS WEEK’S MONTANA ATHLETE OF THE WEEK NOMINEES:

Editor’s Note: Our Athlete of the Week feature and corresponding poll is intended to be fun, and we do not set limits on how many times a fan can vote during the competition. However, we do not allow votes that are generated by script, macro or other automated means. Athletes that receive votes generated by script, macro or other automated means will be disqualified.

Liv Wangerin, Plentywood Volleyball: Wangerin had 30 kills and 6 aces in Class C state title loss over Manhattan Christian, as the Wildcats made history with first-ever state championship berth.

Cabry Taylor, White Sulphur Springs Volleyball: Taylor recorded 21 kills, 4 blocks, and 19 digs in Class C state tournament win over Roy-Winifred.

Maria Stewart, Billings Central Volleyball: Stewart recorded 67 assists across the two State A volleyball state championship matches, as the Rams claimed the State A title on Saturday.

Macee Murphy, Huntley Project Volleyball: Murphy has 34 assists, 15 digs, and 3 blocks in the Red Devils record setting 13th Class B state title win over Jefferson.

Tyson Bauder, Hamilton DB: Had two of the Broncs’ six interceptions in a 28-7 semifinal victory over Fergus.

Isaiah Claunch, Billings West QB: Threw for 323 yards yards and two touchdowns in a 34-14 semifinal victory over Helena.

Zac Crews, Sentinel QB: Accounted for 351 yards of total offense, passing for 237 yards and rushing for 114, plus had a sack and two tackles for losses in a 42-21 semifinal victory over Glacier.

Beau Dantic, Laurel RB: Ran for 118 yards and added a 74-yard touchdown reception in a 28-14 semifinal victory over Polson.

Michael Deleon, Billings West RB: Ran for 214 yards and a touchdown on 29 carries in a 34-14 semifinal victory over Helena that sends the Golden Bears into a ‘AA’ title rematch against defending champ Sentinel.

Taco Dowler, Billings West WR: Caught eight passes for 179 yards and a touchdown in a 34-14 semifinal victory over Helena.

Pat Duchien Jr., Florence-Carlton QB: Threw three touchdowns in a 51-7 semifinal victory over Jefferson.

Adam Jones, Sentinel RB: Ran for 173 yards and three touchdowns in 42-21 semifinal victory over Glacier.

Kyson Moran, Laurel QB: Threw for 159 yards and two touchdowns, and added a rushing TD in a 28-14 semifinal victory over Polson.